Easy homemade sauce perfect for fresh Tortellini then topped with mozzarella ready in less than 30 minutes.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, finely diced
4 cloves garlic, crushed
750ml tomato passata
Salt and pepper
½ cup coarsely chopped fresh basil leaves, plus extra for garnish
625g fresh spinach & ricotta tortellini
150g bag Perfect Italiano™ Mozzarella
Method
Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium high heat. Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring frequently for 3 minutes or until softened
Add passata and 1 cup water; bring to the boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir through basil, season to taste. Add tortellini and continue to cook for 3 minutes or until pasta is tender
Top with Mozzarella and brown under a preheated grill for 5 minutes or until cheese is golden and melted. Top with extra basil leaves then serve immediately with green salad
Tips & Hints
Use any fresh filled pasta available at the supermarket.
